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Jørgen Sonne
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jørgen Sonne
- A Fair in the Roman Campagna
- signed and dated J. SONNE 1843 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 72.5cm., 19¾ by 28½in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 25 June 1982, lot 53
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure overall. Ultraviolet light reveals signs of retouching, notably thin lines addressing craquelure in the sky, strengthening to the face of the central seated ox, and a small area in the extreme lower left corner. There are two small surface drips in the lower left quadrant (visible in the catalogue illustration)
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."